Office of Research & Sponsored Programs

We appreciate your patience as our team carefully reviews all internal grant submissions. ORSP is committed to a thorough evaluation process, and we anticipate announcing decisions in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for your dedication to research and innovation! 

For questions, please contact funding@shsu.edu.

SPARK (Sharing Projects and Research Knowledge) Collaborative is an engaging event designed to break down barriers in grant writing, inspire interdisciplinary collaboration, and spark new ideas to secure research funding.

ORSP is hosting the first annual SPARK on March 27. Attendees will gain practical strategies for approaching grant writing, and hear from faculty who have successfully navigated the grant process with interdisicplinary teams.

📅 Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: TBD (stay tuned)
🍽️ How to attend? Contact funding@shsu.edu.

Are you an early-career faculty member looking to secure funding for your research and professional development? Join ORSP for an informational session on the NSF CAREER Program, a prestigious funding opportunity designed to support junior faculty in building a strong foundation for a lifetime of leadership in research and education.

Session Dates:

📌 March 31 & April 1 – 11:30am - 1:30pm, ORSP Collaborative Space

These sessions will provide an overview of eligibility, proposal requirements, and strategies for crafting a competitive application. Whether you’re planning to apply this year or in the future, this is a great opportunity to gain insights and ask questions.

For questions, or additional information, please contact funding@shsu.edu.

SHSU faculty and students now have access to two new tools to streamline IRB submissions:

🔹 Cayuse IRB Quick Start Guide – A step-by-step resource based on user feedback to help navigate key system functions.

🔹 Cayuse IRB Training Environment – A practice space for faculty and students to explore the system without affecting real submissions. Access it here with SHSU SSO credentials.

These new tools aim to enhance efficiency and confidence when working with IRB submissions at SHSU Check them out today!

For questions or additional support, please reach out to Sharla Miles.

The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is excited to offer a free series of Hanover Research training webinars exclusively for TEES Regional Division partner faculty.

These sessions provide valuable insights and skills to support faculty in their research and project development efforts.

📅 When: Third Thursday of each month (Spring Semester)
🕙 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM CT
💻 Where: Virtual – Register Today!

Can’t attend live? No problem! A recording and slides will be sent to all registered participants. However, these materials will only be available to those who register in advance.

Spring 2025 Webinar Schedule:

📌 March 20, 2025 – How to Write Proposal Resubmissions

📌 April 17, 2025 – Integrating Theory into Grant Proposals

Contact our Proposal Development team if you have any questions.

AmeriCorps, NASA, and the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) are seeking faculty experts to serve as grant reviewers.

Serving as a review panelist is a great opportunity to:

✅ Gain insight into the grant review process
✅ Strengthen grant-writing skills
✅ Expand professional networks

AmeriCorps & NIFA – Looking for faculty with expertise in areas like disaster services, education, environmental stewardship, economic opportunity, capacity building, and agriculture.

NASA – Looking for subject matter experts (SMEs) to participate in virtual panel discussions or provide external reviews for various programs. Postdocs and upper-level graduate students are also welcome! If your expertise aligns, NASA will reach out for potential assignments.

Support the research community while enhancing your own expertise. Learn more and apply today!

We appreciate SHSU faculty, staff, and students for their proactive pursuit of new knowledge and dedication to solving contemporary societal challenges.

SHSU remains committed to supporting innovation and change in all disciplines. Below, we highlight the faculty who submitted impactful grant proposals in the last 30 days. We wish them the best of luck as they pursue funding to bring their ideas to life!

(L-R)

Dr. Juan Daza Vaca (Department of Biological Sciences) submitted a $306k proposal to the Mid-Career Advancement (MCA) Program at the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Dr. Tabbetha Lopez (Department of Human Sciences) submitted a $25k proposal to the Health Information Outreach Award Program at the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM).

Christopher Truong (College of Osteopathic Medicine) submitted a $15k proposal to the JAMP Special Projects Request at the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP).

SHSU Grant Activity as of February 2025

FY25 (YTD)

107 Proposals submitted for $92,975,209

32 Proposals awarded for $8,494,288

FY24 (YTD)

98 Proposals submitted for $54,330,253

40 Proposals awarded for $18,967,249

The Office of Assessment is now accepting applications for its Assessment Mini-Grant Program for the 2025-2026 academic year.

These competitive grants provide funding to faculty and staff at SHSU to support assessment-related activities, including new or ongoing assessment practices within programs, offices, or departments; and travel funding to present assessment-related research at professional conferences.

📌 Award Amount: Up to $1,000 per recipient
📌 Application Deadline: May 23, 2025

Interested applicants are encouraged to review the Mini-Grant Application and Rubric before applying:

🔗 Mini-Grant Application
🔗 Mini-Grant Application Rubric
🔗 Mini-Grant Website

For assistance or questions, please contact Tama Hamrick or the Office of Assessment.

Explore our Opportunities Spotlight—a curated database of grant opportunities to support your research and projects. Stay ahead with the latest funding calls and find the right fit for your work!

Updated weekly—because the best funding matches keep rolling in!
Find it anytime on our Find Funding page.

Use the filters and tools below to start exploring! 🔎

Explore our collection of webinars, trainings, templates, and other tools to support your research. We’re committed to continuous improvement, so feel free to share any feedback or suggestions for new resources.

Our team is always accessible, and ready to support you at any stage of your research endeavors.

If you are still in the ideation stage or looking for funding opportunities, reach out to our Research and Proposal Development team.

If you have already identified a grant and are ready to begin developing your proposal, submit a Pre-Proposal Notification (PPN) form, and our team will assign a team member to assist you with preparation and submission.

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